Volumne of alarm on FOFA key finder: Has anyone any knowledge if this product has this high pitch tone?
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Hi Robert, The FOFA is perfect for people with hearing problems because there are two flashing red LED lights. There's one on the FOFA you're trying to locate. There's also a red LED light on the FOFA you're holding to search for the other item. When you "find" the item you're looking for a signal is send back to the one you're holding. So you know you're close even if you can't see or hear the FOFA you're trying to find. I hope this helps. Sincerely, Nolan The-Perfect-Present.com
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Yes Donna, there is an irritating little beep after every keystroke. And if you set a countdown time, the beeper annoys you until you shut it off... Exactly what I wanted in a timer... Have two of them pasted to the side of my fridge, and don't know why I ever tried those others... Trust me, simple is better!
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30 seconds to siren the alarm, that is too lonnnggggg. Specially you can hear the beep-beep sound from the MAIN control panel. that is not a good Idea, giving the burlar emough time to break the system before it siren. My solution is to buy another siren and disconnect the speaker from the main control panel. still 30 seconds, but burglar will not hear anything. the bad part is you don't hear anything either when you setting your alarm system. But I just both an on and off switch for the speaker. so I can hear when I do something with the system. I'm not sure if there is any other way to do easier than what I have.
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YES, follow Martin Fanghanel's instructions, but, BUT! this is CRITICAL, once you RELEASE 147, install the battery, then CLOSE THE CLAMSHELL COMPLETELY, BEFORE checking new MPINin Armed-Chime-Mode (000A#). If clamshell is NOT closed, ALARM WILL SOUND due to anti-theft-break-open feature of the unit. Return to Disarm by entering new MPIN (000#). Took me awhile onthe phone with "Virgil" at Skylink, but he was perfect!
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The keypad does not speak the name of the sensor. It does beep when the entry sensors are tripped, but the speaker is way too quiet and is very hard to hear in my opinion. This is one of the more frustrating aspects of the system, and has contributed to several inadvertent alarms at our home. I have spoken with SimpliSafe and there is apparently no method to turn up the volume on the keypad. We have used a GE/Interlogix system in the past where this is not a problem, but the SimpliSafe keypad is definitely ineffective as an alert that you have tripped the alarm upon entry. Changing this should be a priority for any new design. The keypad does not speak the name of the sensor. It does beep when the entry sensors are tripped, but the speaker is way too quiet and is very hard to hear in my opinion. This is one of the more frustrating aspects of the system, and has contributed to several inadvertent alarms at our home. I have spoken with SimpliSafe and there is apparently no method to turn up the volume on the keypad. We have used a GE/Interlogix system in the past where this is not a problem, but the SimpliSafe keypad is definitely ineffective as an alert that you have tripped the alarm upon entry. Changing this... » Read More The keypad does not speak the name of the sensor. It does beep when the entry sensors are tripped, but the speaker is way too quiet and is very hard to hear in my opinion. This is one of the more frustrating aspects of the system, and has contributed to several inadvertent alarms at our home. I have spoken with SimpliSafe and there is apparently no method to turn up the volume on the keypad. We have used a GE/Interlogix system in the past where this is not a problem, but the SimpliSafe keypad is definitely ineffective as an alert that you have tripped the alarm upon entry. Changing this should be a priority for any new design. « Show Less
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It is very LOUD when set to the loud setting. I wear hearing aids and cannot hear the alarm when it's set to the low setting, And that's with my hearing aids! It's a shrill, loud sound.
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I had the same problem.Called audiiovox,they couldn't help me.no solution to this problem..Don't spend any money on this crappy alarm.ive got rid of mineAnd installed VIPER5904 v,,THOUSAND TIMES BETTER,GOOD LUCK
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There is no way that we are aware of to make the alarm louder. You might want to contact Garmin directly.
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No, the alarm is basically a deterrent to a thief. When the security is breached, the alarm does sound, but not loud enough for even a close neighbor to hear. I guess it amounts to a scare tactic to a thief looking for an easy break- in. Hope this helps
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I have to respectfully disagree with the comment from NM Norma. Maybe she has an older or different version of this timer. I have a recent version, approximately one month old, and it beeps non-stop until I hit the reset button. I find this to be a very helpful feature. It's also pretty loud, but not TOO loud. I'm not sure if it would be loud enough to be heard from upstairs, especially if there are a lot of other noises in the house, but the great thing is that it has a belt clip so you can simply take it with you wherever you go. :)
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i think it is a standard decible level for alarms - not particularly quiet. Sounds just like the travel alarm I've got.
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I just got mine in the mail and I can assure you that it sounds NOTHING like a door chime. The beep mode sounds like our microwave beeping to let us know that our food is done cooking. We don't have any problem hearing it. The alarm is very loud and sounds like a high pitched siren.
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The receiver has a switch that can be turned off and the volume can be set on low or high. At low we can hear it throughout the house. Volume is not the issue. It's the frequent false alarms that is bothersome.
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They all alarm simultaneously if one detects a problem, that is the point, so if the one in your basement goes off so does the one on your second floor (since you probably can't hear the basement one from upstairs while you are asleep). I don't recall if these have jumpers to change frequency, but if they don't I think it was that when you program them they will recognize if a neighbor has them as well and will pick a frequency it senses as open. Please read the directions from the manufacturer to confirm, but I'm sure it is one of the two methods.
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If the key is generating some type of frequency and your right on top of it. This is a cheap toy. Notice the others are significantly more expensive. In all honesty. I don't recommend it. Buy a good one. Let me know how it works �
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I tried to do the same thing with the same app and found it to be unreliable. Sometimes nothing would happen when the alarm was scheduled to activate. It may be the tune in app itself, as I've had some startup issues with it.
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I would estimate the sound to be about a 7. We have a one story ranch so if keys are at other end of the house, we can hear the alarm as long as no tvs or radio are on. If were on another level, we would have to take it to that level and press it there to get it to beep on that level to hear it. Hope this helps. I often leave keys in my coat pockets, this thing has already saved me a lot of time!